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PROGRAM DETAILS Balance and co-ordination deficits are a common problem with many patients. Falls lead to millions of injuries, in-patient admissions and accidental deaths each year. JCAHO´s National Patient Safety Goals for 2005 includes reducing patient falls and implementing a fall reduction program in certain settings. Chronic pain, loss of independence and decreased quality of life are all problems related to a decrease in balance. It is the challenge of the Rehabilitation Professional to create a program that can address all of these issues quickly and efficiently in our current treatment environment.
Studies show that Tai Chi is the best activity available for balance training. This movement-based seminar will give you all the tools and skills you need to implement a Tai Chi balance and fall reduction program right away. Following ample time to practice the movements and variations, you will be able to customize a Tai Chi treatment plan to meet the needs of each patient on your case load. You will also learn how to use simple tools to enhance the effectiveness and progress the exercises. Finally, you will learn how to appropriately document and code for reimbursement as well as plan treatments for patients in settings from acute to long-term care and outpatient rehabilitation. This course is designed to be interactive and fun, and after implementing this program into your own clinical setting, both patient and clinician will be delighted by the results.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - Use Tai Chi to reduce falls and improve functional performance
- Build upper and lower extremity coordination for everyday activities and sport
- Customize Tai Chi movements and progressions to individual patient needs
- Integrate therapeutic Tai Chi into a multidisciplinary care plan and documentation for maximum reimbursement
- Practice Tai Chi movements and variations specifically used for developing balance and co-ordination
- How to integrate Tai Chi into an overall treatment plan for functional gains
- Use simple tools to enhance the effectiveness of Tai Chi
- Manage Chronic Pain with Tai Chi
- Use visualization and imagery to enhance motor learning and movement
ABOUT THE SPEAKER Brian Tuesca, PT is a Licensed Physical Therapist with over eight years of experience treating and motivating the geriatric population in skilled nursing, home health and outpatient settings. He earned his
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University and is certified by The American Council on Exercise in cooperation with The Arthritis Foundation as a Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor. Currently, he is employed with a home health company in Franklin, Tennessee, where he uses Tai Chi to improve function and mobility in his patients. Previously, Mr. Tuesca worked as a staff physical therapist for Life Care Centers of America and as a rehab services manager for Centerville Health Care. Mr. Tuesca has taught seminars locally to both professionals and the general public on the topic of using Tai Chi for Arthritis Management. He is a member of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Mr. Tuesca´s experience makes him a skilled and knowledgeable instructor. WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Activity Professionals
- Recreation Therapists
- Nurses
- Long-Term Care Administrators
- Restorative Team Members
- Physicians
- Clinical Managers
- Administrators
- Activity Directors
- Physical Education Professionals
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
- Personal Trainers
- Massage Therapists
CREDITS This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
Cross Country Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 13345, for 7.2 contact hours.
Cross Country Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process.
NSCA Certification Commission Executive Council approved 0.6 CEUs for CSCS and NSCA-CPT certificants attending this event.
Cross Country Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider #044013109, this course is offered for 6.0 contact hours.
Cross Country Education is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-466. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.
Cross Country Education is a Preferred Provider of professional continuing education with the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and has approved this program for the number of clock hours listed under their sponsor agreement with NAB/NCERS. This program is approved for 6 continuing education clock hours Approval #25102006-23437-6. State licensure boards, however, have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.
This course has been pre-approved for 6 hours of continuing education by NCCAP (approval #NCCAP24331-07).
Cross Country Education Provider #P3097 is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. This course is offered for 6 CEUs.
Cross Country Education is an approved provider with the Iowa Board Of Nursing, approved provider #328. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.
Cross Country Education is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #450123-06. This course is offered for 6 CE hours. | 
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